Number
211134
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY AND CHAMBERS, JR.
Title
Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant from the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Health Department to accept, and fund the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) from the United States Department of Justice in the amount of $1,598,719 with a City share of $0 and a grantor share of $1,598,719. The funding will provide interventions and supports for Milwaukee residents experiencing addiction and at risk of overdose.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide interventions and supports for Milwaukee residents experiencing addiction and at risk of overdose; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 will cost $1,598,719, comprised of $1,598,719, or 100%, grantor share and $0, or 0%, City share; now, therefore, be it;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Health Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Section 304-81; and, be it
Further Resolved, that the Commissioner of Health or their designee is authorized to execute the grant agreement for these funds; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant parent account of the 2022 Special Revenue-Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled COSSAP - Milwaukee DROP:
Project/Grant GR000220000
Fund 0150
Org 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
Subclass R999
Account 000600
Project Grantor Share
Amount $1,598,719
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Levels; budget to these Project/Grant values the amounts required under the grant agreement; and be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are budgeted to the Health Department which is authorized to:
1. Expend from the amount appropriated sums for specified purposes as indicated in the grant budget and incur costs consistent with the award date;
2. Expend from the 2022 grant budget funds for training and out-of-town travel by departmental staff; and,
3. Enter into subawards and leases as detailed in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council directs that the 2023 Positions Ordinance C.C. File Number 220651, should be amended as follows:
Under
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
POLICY, INNOVATION & ENGAGEMENT
Planning & Research
Delete one position of:
Public Health Strategist (X)(Y)(I)(T)
Add one position of:
Public Health Strategist (X)(Y)(I)(T)(AAA)
Add footnote (AAA) as follows:
(AAA) To expire 9/30/2025 unless the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse grant is extended.
Requestor
Health Department
Drafter
Aaron Szopinski
December 20, 2022
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